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My west coast of Scotland trip....
We have just got back from a 2 week holiday on the fabulous west coast of Scotland. We based ourselves at Kinlochewe Caravan club site, which is excellent. The scenery surrounding it is fantastic.
Because of the remoteness of the area, be prepared to drive lots of miles, on single track roads, and very little other traffic (we were there in a low season, so might get busier in holiday times) The driving is very enjoyable, but beware of putting your foot down, we saw quite a few speed traps, and deer that would make a mess of your car should you hit one!
We did not experience any midges whatsoever, however all the shops are well stocked with Smidge, Avon So Soft, and full head/shoulders midge nets, so beware!
The wildlife is prolific. I saw eagles, owls, deer, seals, and the best spot of all, an otter!
We were blessed with lovely weather for the 1st week, and snow in the second!
Anyway, here are some of my better photo's.
Road north of Gairloch, near Melvaig
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Zoom in to see the otter!
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On the road from Torridon to Applecross
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Climbing up the Bealach na ba pass, to Applecross
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Summit of Bealach na ba, looking at the Cuillins on Skye
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Moody shot of D4 parked on Applecross seafront, with isle of Raasay in the background, shrouded in sea mist.
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Lighthouse at north tip of Raasay
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Road north of Applecross
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A cow.
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4th May 2015 10:06 pm
tayaste
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4th May 2015 10:09 pm
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Very nice Gareth 8) ...it is a lovely part of the world ...but don't tell the inhabitants 21 year LR veteran > D2 GS 2003 > D3 S 2006 > D3 HSE 2009 > D4 HSE 2013 > D4 HSE 2015 > D5 HSE 2018 > DS HSE R-Dynamic P300e 2021
4th May 2015 10:13 pm
stew 46
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Great pics I think there's a 2016 calendar pic there -------------------------------------------------
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4th May 2015 10:14 pm
galwaygreen
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been there done it last year....the pass of cattle put the willies up us....amazing place a must do...gently
5th May 2015 12:53 am
pom
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nice colour, what rims are those - factory ?
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5th May 2015 5:31 am
Dave T
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And best of all, you don't actually need to go that far north for scenery like that to start, an hour north of Glasgow it just suddenly changes, although the sky in your pictures is a funny colour???? .Joined the BMWX5 45e group
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5th May 2015 5:50 am
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Looks fantastic.
Waiting on the wheeliebin pics of the snow though.
5th May 2015 5:57 am
Ceekay
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Great Pics Gareth.
We loved it up their a couple a months ago, didn't realise what beautiful views we have in the UK and pretty much on the doorstep. Makes it even better in a Disco D4 HSE Lux MY16 Club Waitomo
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5th May 2015 8:58 am
euangibson
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Great pics as usual....looks like everyone that ventured up the West Coast over the last few weeks has been generally pretty lucky with the weather
And I have to agree with Ceekay,it's best done in a Discovery.....put it another way,how badly ruined would this photos and views be with a Cayenne plonked in the middle of the shot ? "Better to remain silent and be thought a fool,than to speak out and remove all doubt" ?.....what rubbish...
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5th May 2015 9:07 am
Hairy Dan
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Some great photos and great scenery Cheers Ian
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5th May 2015 9:47 am
ronp
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You went at the best time, as from end of May it'll be into midgie season!
Amongst the wild life spotted, did you happen to spot a Pine Marten.
I got the rare sight of one in the wild on my last trip north, lovely creature
Very nice pics btw ...... but did you have to show pics of your D4?
Brings back past memories
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5th May 2015 10:07 am
DaveC
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I spent a week waiting to see a pine marten whilst staying on Loch Awe, then on the last day he made an appearance whilst i was preoccupied so only my wife saw him!
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5th May 2015 10:12 am
disca1
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It looks like an adventure from an episode of topgear!
13th May 2015 12:55 pm
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